We only have one 8 x 12 rug in our house so I would say we are pretty much carpet free. But for some reason my cats always find the carpet when hacking up a fresh fur ball! YUCK thus the need for a really good stain remover! Try theses methods for a natural carpet cleaner to keep your carpets as clean and fresh as can be.
Here are some great methods for a natural carpet cleaner:
Method #1
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup salt
- 1/4 cup borax*
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
Directions:
1) Remove all the solid waste with a paper towel and throw far, far away.
2) Mix together
3) Rub the paste into the carpet over the stain and let sit for a few hours. I suggest using a rubber glove or Ziploc bag over your hand to apply.
4) Vacuum up the dried paste on top of the carpet.
5) Get down on your hands and knees and scrub, scrub, scrub with a wet washcloth or rag. Rinse the rag out periodically and keep scrubbing until you dont see any more discoloration on the rag.
6) Let wet area dry and then vacuum one last time.
7) Give the stain a few days and it will dissipate even more.
* If youre wondering what borax is and if it is safe, heres a thorough blog post that explains more and can help you make your own decision. I feel okay with using it, personally but only for carpet cleaner.
Recipe adapted from Earth Easy and Thriving Home Blog
For those of you that are still uncomfortable with using borax you can use the following recipes.
Method #2
Ingredients:
- White vinegar
- Water
Directions:
Mix equal parts white vinegar and water in a spray bottle. Spray directly on stain, let sit for several minutes, and clean with a brush or sponge using warm soapy water.
Method #3
Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp baking soda (or more, as needed)
- 1.5 tsp clear dishwashing liquid
- 1.5 tsp white vinegar
- 1 cup warm water
Directions:
1. Sprinkle baking soda over the stain and let sit for 10 minutes.
2. Vacuum up the baking soda.
3. Mix dishwashing liquid and white vinegar into the warm water.
4. Dab the solution over the stain with a cloth until the stain is gone.
5. Use a dry cloth to blot the carpet dry.
